Jim Rada
I love writing about the interesting stories of history. Some of the most-fascinating stories aren't the ones you'll learn in school history classes and those of the stories I look for.
I am the author of:
* October Mourning (2005)- A novel of the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic.
* Between Rail and River (2003) - The sequel to "Canawlers" that continues the story of the Fitzgerald family.
* The Rain Man (2002)- A thriller set during the 1936 St. Patrick's Day Flood.
* Canawlers (2001)- The story of the Fitzgerald family as they struggle to make their living on the C&O Canal during the Civil War.
* My Little Angel (1998)
* Beast (1997)
* Logan's Fire (1996)
I am a multi-award-winning journalist and author of four historical fiction novels. I have 22 awards from MDDC, Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists, Maryland State Teachers’ Association and CNHI.
Latest Articles
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The Kitty Genovese Murder
In 1964, a young woman was stabbed to death while nearby eyewitnesses did nothing.
Jun 21, 2009
- Jim Rada
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U.S. Goes Off the Gold Standard
The U.S. Government went off the gold standard for the last time in 1968, though it didn't completely disconnect itself until 1971.
Jun 7, 2009
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New York City Subway System Breaks Ground
The New York City subway system runs 229 miles of routes through 468 stations, but it began with just a shovel full of dirt.
May 31, 2009
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1925 Killer Tornado in the Midwest
A mid-afternoon tornado on March 18, 1925, left a killing swath in its wake.
May 24, 2009
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The Death of Jesse James
Jesse James, the notorious rank robber and Old West legend, was killed on April 3, 1882. He was 34 years old.
May 8, 2009
- Jim Rada
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A Maneuverable Spacecraft
Virgil Grissom and John Young became the first men to fly a maneuverable spacecraft in outer space on March 23, 1965 for the Gemini III space launch.
Apr 26, 2009
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The Academy Awards Come To Television
The 25th Annual Academy Awards gave Americans the opportunity to sit in their living rooms and feel like they were mingling with the stars.
Apr 19, 2009
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Closing Alcatraz
Too costly to repair, the U.S. government decided to close the famed prison in 1963.
Apr 2, 2009
- Jim Rada
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Uncle Tom's Cabin Was an Instant Bestseller
Uncle Tom's Cabin sold tens of thousands of copies in the weeks after it was published in 1852 and became a reference for the sins of slavery.
Mar 29, 2009
- Jim Rada
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First Woman Executed in the Electric Chair
On March 20, 1899, Martha Place earned her place among the infamous by becoming the first woman executed in the electric chair.
Mar 21, 2009
- Jim Rada
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